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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,251.79, 54,185.36 and 25,823.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,251.79, 54,185.36 and 25,823.61 is: 35,648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,251.79 : 54,185.36 = 25,823.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,251.79/54,185.36 = 25,823.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,251.79x = 54,185.36 × 25,823.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,251.79x = 1,399,261,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,261,475.23/39,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,648.35

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